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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,659.03, 725,409.35 and 283,941.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,659.03, 725,409.35 and 283,941.61 is: 391,839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,659.03 : 725,409.35 = 283,941.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,659.03/725,409.35 = 283,941.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,659.03x = 725,409.35 × 283,941.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,659.03x = 205,973,895,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,973,895,514.82/525,659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,839.36

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